Contraceptives’ Usage Among Undergraduates in Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria: The Roles of Age and Gender

This study explored the influence of age and gender on contraceptive use among undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. The primary aim was to examine how contraceptive use among students is moderated by age and gender. The research employed a descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,200 undergrad...

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Main Author: Tosin Emmanuel AKINDUYO
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Published: Fakultas keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://jet.or.id/index.php/jet/article/view/434
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description This study explored the influence of age and gender on contraceptive use among undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. The primary aim was to examine how contraceptive use among students is moderated by age and gender. The research employed a descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,200 undergraduates (both male and female, aged 15 and above) selected through a multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire, the "Contraceptive Usage Questionnaire" (CUQ), which had a Pearson reliability coefficient (r) of 0.70. Inferential statistics were used for data analysis, with t-tests and ANOVA employed to test the hypotheses. When the ANOVA results indicated significant differences, a Scheffe Posthoc test was conducted to pinpoint the specific areas of significance. The results revealed that gender does not significantly affect contraceptive use among undergraduates, whereas age plays a role in determining usage patterns. Based on these findings, the study recommends that government and university authorities collaborate to introduce a comprehensive sexuality education course to inform students about responsible contraceptive use. Additionally, professional counselors and relevant stakeholders should hold bi-monthly seminars and workshops to educate students on the proper and acceptable use of contraceptives.
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spelling doaj-art-8f87bdf24f254aaf9e26ac8b3a9ac2ee2024-12-01T23:49:10ZengFakultas keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Muhammadiyah KendariJournal of Education and Teaching2747-28682746-14672024-10-015326427810.51454/jet.v5i3.434438Contraceptives’ Usage Among Undergraduates in Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria: The Roles of Age and GenderTosin Emmanuel AKINDUYO0Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg South-AfricaThis study explored the influence of age and gender on contraceptive use among undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. The primary aim was to examine how contraceptive use among students is moderated by age and gender. The research employed a descriptive survey design, with a sample of 1,200 undergraduates (both male and female, aged 15 and above) selected through a multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire, the "Contraceptive Usage Questionnaire" (CUQ), which had a Pearson reliability coefficient (r) of 0.70. Inferential statistics were used for data analysis, with t-tests and ANOVA employed to test the hypotheses. When the ANOVA results indicated significant differences, a Scheffe Posthoc test was conducted to pinpoint the specific areas of significance. The results revealed that gender does not significantly affect contraceptive use among undergraduates, whereas age plays a role in determining usage patterns. Based on these findings, the study recommends that government and university authorities collaborate to introduce a comprehensive sexuality education course to inform students about responsible contraceptive use. Additionally, professional counselors and relevant stakeholders should hold bi-monthly seminars and workshops to educate students on the proper and acceptable use of contraceptives.https://jet.or.id/index.php/jet/article/view/434contraceptiveagegenderundergraduatesnigeria
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title Contraceptives’ Usage Among Undergraduates in Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria: The Roles of Age and Gender
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title_short Contraceptives’ Usage Among Undergraduates in Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria: The Roles of Age and Gender
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